CETP involved in the transfer of insoluble cholesteryl esters in the reverse transport of cholesterol. Defects in CETP are a cause of hyperalphalipoproteinemia.Cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP) transfers cholesteryl esters between lipoproteins. CETP may effect susceptibility to atherosclerosis. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications th at are available for this gene. Please see the Entrez Gene record to access additional publications.
